Deadline: Unspecified
The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Travel Grant 2026 is a funding opportunity designed to support students and professionals from the Arab World and the Netherlands who wish to gain intercultural, academic, or professional experience in each other’s regions.
The grant promotes mutual understanding, collaboration, and dialogue between Europe and the Arab region through meaningful travel focused on education, science, and culture.
Grant Value and Financial Support
Successful applicants may receive:
- Up to €2,000 to cover eligible travel-related expenses
The funding is intended to support travel that contributes directly to the applicant’s academic, professional, or cultural development.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible Nationalities
Applications are open to:
- Arab nationals from eligible countries, including but not limited to:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. - Dutch nationals residing in the Netherlands.
Eligible Applicant Profile
Applicants must be:
- Students or professionals
- Able to demonstrate a clear academic or professional motivation for travel
- Planning to:
- Travel to the Netherlands (for Arab applicants), or
- Travel to an Arab country (for Dutch applicants)
Purpose of the Travel
The proposed travel must:
- Foster intercultural understanding and meaningful exchange
- Support learning related to culture, history, politics, education, or professional development
- Include preparation before departure and reflection or follow-up activities after returning
The foundation values travel that leads to long-term impact and knowledge sharing.
Application Process
Applicants are required to:
- Complete the official Travel Grant Application Form
- Prepare supporting documents, which typically include:
- A statement of purpose outlining travel objectives and expected outcomes
- A detailed budget showing how the grant funds will be used
- A CV and any other relevant documentation
- Submit the completed application by email as instructed in the application materials
Important note: While a fixed deadline is not specified, applications are generally expected to be submitted at least three months before the planned travel date.
Selection Focus
Applications are assessed based on:
- Clarity of purpose and motivation
- Relevance of the travel to academic or professional development
- Contribution to Euro-Arab exchange and understanding
- Feasibility and realism of the proposed budget
Why Apply for the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Travel Grant 2026?
- Financial support for meaningful international travel
- Opportunity to build cross-cultural and professional networks
- Support for academic, professional, and cultural engagement
- Contribution to long-term dialogue between the Arab World and the Netherlands
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